Fourteen kilometres of white coral sand, a reef that begins twenty metres from the shore, and a Swahili fishing village at the northern end. Kenya's most complete coast experience.
Diani sits on Kenya's south coast, four kilometres from Ukunda airstrip. The beach is fourteen kilometres long and largely undeveloped at its southern end. The reef is close in — low tide exposes coral pools within swimming distance of the shore, and the reef wall begins thirty metres beyond that.
The Swahili culture here predates Kenyan independence by several centuries. Dhow fishing, Arabic architecture, and a cuisine that blends African, Indian, and Arab influences — none of it performed for tourists. The old town at Shimoni at the peninsula's southern tip is where the dhow traders came and went for four hundred years.
Highlights
Fringing Coral Reef
Snorkelling and diving on a reef that has been largely undisturbed. Turtles, rays, and seasonal whale sharks.
Traditional Dhow Cruise
Private dhow charter at sunset with a Swahili crew. Fishing, swimming, and dinner served on board.
Shimba Hills Forest
A short drive inland, the Shimba Hills hold coastal rainforest with sable antelope — found nowhere else in Kenya.
Private Villa
Your own villa set back from the beach with a pool, cook, and housekeeper. The reef is a three-minute walk.
What's Included
Itinerary
Price from
From $3,200
per person · all-inclusive
